Short story writing

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Short story writingYour last writing folio journey for this termThe TaskYou will prepare a planned and structured short story that draws on intertextual references (allusions). (500-800 words)Intertextual referencesShort Story StructureYour story will include an appropriate short story structure and address the elements we explored in last class.Finish!PlanningMake sure that you have planned and have an intention (aim) before you start writingStatement of IntentionYou may use subheadings. Cover all key creative decisions, such as:- voice- hero- intertextual link- theme- allusions- language choices- mood- plot pointsEditing- Make sure you have covered all aspects of the task (double check the RT sheet and criteria) - Ensure your ideas are organised in paragraphs- Check your punctuation, grammar and spelling

You will also include a statement of intention that explains your creative decisions.Your story will include one thematic connection to The Hunger Games, Theseus and the Minotaur and The House of Asterion. e.g. Hero, dystopia, labyrinth, persistence, etc.You will also include two allusions to other texts of your choice These intertextual references can be made through similar symbols, settings, characters, plot lines, narrative structure. Think about how you can use intertextual references to carry the same messages from other texts, or to add new understandings to the texts you are referring to. Where? When? What mood or atmosphere? What weather or social conditions? Dystopia?Make sure you have an orientation, rising action, climax, falling action and denouement. Separate these into paragraphs.ConflictconflictCharacter/sThemesPoint of viewFirst personOmniscient objectiveOmniscient limitedUse the short story elements sheet to consider your short story structure and remember to include the intertextual references.Hand it in and appreciate your good work.Plot StructureKeep it simple,it's not a novel